Balustrades for high-fashion boutiques
For the Ermenegildo Zegna boutique in Paris, YDF engineered, manufactured and installed the external balustrades and retractable gate, made from polished stainless steel, lacquered stainless steel and black aluminium.
- Client
- Ermenegildo Zegna
- Location
- Paris
- Year
- 2011
- Sector
- Retail and luxury stores
- YDF's role
- Engineering, production and installation
The weave of a fabric, in metal
YDF translated the architectural concept into bespoke solutions, developing processes and construction details that combine appearance and function. The steel cable pattern, inspired by Zegna's fine tailoring fabrics, defines the balustrades, which incorporate LED lighting. The gate repeats the same grid pattern and disappears completely when opened, thanks to a vertical electromechanical system engineered for the project. The work demonstrates YDF's ability to tackle complex commissions, combining technical expertise, precise fabrication and attention to detail.
Balustrades and gate
- Exterior balustrades in polished stainless steel and black aluminium, with integrated watertight LED lighting.
- Steel cable weave inspired by the patterns of fine tailoring fabrics.
- Retractable gate in lacquered stainless steel: the grille moves vertically through an electromechanical system and disappears when opened.
From the workshop to the boutique
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